Check engine light service

Check Engine Light - What Does It Mean?

All modern vehicles have a computer or ECM (Electronic Control Module) that controls the operation of the engine’s fuel injection system, ignition timing, and the idle speed. Sophisticated computerized systems within your car constantly monitor its engine and electrical performance. When a malfunction is detected, the Check Engine light will illuminate on the dash to alert you to a problem. In some cases, the light may go off by itself and then come back on later. In other cases, the Check Engine light may come on and remain on.

Not every engine problem gives you obvious signals like hard starting, rough running, or stalling. The best thing about the Check Engine light is that it is often an indicator of little problems before they become big and expensive. That’s why it is very important not to ignore this light. The simplest way to handle a Check Engine light is to bring your vehicle to USA Automotive in Raleigh, NC. Our technicians use special diagnostic equipment to read the computer codes that have been logged by the ECM. By combining these codes with their knowledge and experience, our technicians are able to find and correct the problem so your vehicle is back to running its best.

Is your check engine light on? Call us today to schedule an appointment.

Don't Ignore your "Service Engine Soon" Light

Since the Service Engine Soon light primarily monitors emissions, there is no need to panic. Think of the lights on your dashboard as a stop light. Unlike the Overheat or Charging System red warning lights that require an immediate shutdown of the engine, this one is advisory. That’s why the Service Engine Soon light is yellow or orange (signaling caution). Even though the Service Engine Soon light doesn’t indicate a serious problem, like the car quitting, it is calling out for help. Your car is not only polluting, it is performing below its design potential. We have the proper diagnostic equipment and the trained technicians to identify the source of and correct your car engine’s problem.

Have a “Service Engine Soon” light on? At USA Automotive, we can handle any light that comes on in your dash. Here’s how to find us in North Carolina.